Overview

Positive Change Group is a new kind of stakeholder advisory and engagement group. We bring together specialist, like-minded businesses to help leaders transform how they engage customers, employees, investors and the wider world. Our purpose is simple: spark positive change—by defining and communicating purpose, strategy, culture and performance to build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and create long-term value. We partner with bold organisations at board level, combining purposeful brands, authentic cultures, positive engagement and measurable impact. Our values show up in how we work: purpose-led, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, and outcomes-focused. In this role, you’ll own the PandLs for our Black Sun entities—the Group’s largest revenue contributors—driving high-quality forecasting, budgeting and performance management.Why this role

Own the Black Sun entities’ PandLs — the Group’s largest revenue contributors — and run the UK and SG month-end, forecast and audit rhythm. This is a rare platform to learn fast in a PE-backed group, build toward FC/CFO, and help roll out Certinia (PSA) while standardising group reporting.This is the ultimate learning opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to see the whole finance stack end-to-end and learn how a world-class business runs. You’ll gain hands-on exposure across management reporting, forecasting, cash, audit, tax, systems, and commercial partnering — a fantastic platform to expand your technical toolkit and management skills and progress along a career path toward becoming a future commercial leader.Responsibilities

Month-end and management reporting (UK and SG)Deliver full management accounts pack (PandL, BS, CF) by entity to T+5 working days with clear variance analysis.Revenue recognition for fixed-price projects: WIP, accruals, deferrals, change-order tracking, write-offs.Balance sheet ownership: reconciliations for cash, AR/AP, deferred revenue, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll.Intercompany: recharges, eliminations, FX revaluation, and month-end entries.KPI pack: gross margin by project/client, utilisation/realisation reads, DSO and billing cadence.Continuous forecasting and budgets: Maintain a rolling 12–18-month PandL/BS/CF forecast per entity; update drivers monthly (or on material change).Own the 13-week cash flow for both entities; weekly refresh, variance bridge, and risk/opportunity log.Run the annual budget cycle; set timelines, templates, and consolidation.Monthly budget vs actuals: distribute budget owner packs with commentary, risks, and corrective actions.Statutory, tax and audit readiness: Prepare year-end stat accounts (FRS 102 UK; SFRS Singapore) with full lead schedules and PBC files.Liaise with external auditors; clear queries quickly and manage the timetable.Compliance: UK VAT returns; SG GST returns; support corporate tax computations via advisors; PAYE/IRAS liaison.Maintain strong internal controls and documentation across both jurisdictions.Systems and process: NetSuite super-user for GL/projects/rev rec; drive automation and month-end checklist discipline.Improve the close: shorten cycle time, reduce manual journals, standardise reconciliations, and harden data quality.Build lightweight Power BI/Excel reports for forecast and KPI self-serve.Partnering: Work with Practice/Project Leads on margin drivers, billing readiness, and scope changes.Coordinate with UK and SG payroll/admin and external accounting/tax providers.Team support: Partner with the CFO and Head of Finance to embed commercial cadence and reporting across the group.What success looks like

Month-end delivered by T+5 with zero material post-close adjustments. Forecast accuracy within ±5% on revenue and ±10% on EBITDA at entity level. Year-end audit completed on time with minimal management letter points.Qualifications and experience

Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or finalist with strong hands-on month-end ownership.An ambitious, commercially minded person, who is probably looking for their second post qualified (ACA) role and has experience working in, or with, a small/medium-sized company.Academically strong with experience of working in an ambitious, entrepreneurial and dynamic environments, ideally within the Professional Services or Marcomms sectors.Strong numerical skills essential.Confident with NetSuite (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel; Power BI a plus.Personal Characteristics

Low-ego, team-first, positive energy (great sense of humour welcome!).Problem-solver with strong numerical and presentation skills.Calm under pressure, organised, detail-driven; loves clean reconciliations.Clear communicator and collaborator: builds trust across finance and the business.Ownership and builder mindset: delivers accurate, on-time outputs and improves processes.Interview process

Phone screening with talent acquisition manager; 1st Interview (Teams) with hiring managers; 2nd interview (f2f) with CFO (and CEO tbc).Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary based on skills and experience, as an employee at Black Sun, you will have access to a range of great benefits and perks, including:25 days holiday per year with “bonus” days for long serviceBonus schemePersonal development opportunitiesGroup life assuranceGroup personal pension planEmployee assistance programmeLots of social eventsWeekly themed breakfastCycle to work schemeHybrid working: min 3 days a week in the office. Employees will have the option to work remotely somewhere other than home (max 2 hour time difference) for a maximum of 2 weeks per calendar yearAbout Us

Black Sun Global is a stakeholder advisory and engagement agency that’s been driving transformation and positive change for ambitious brands for more than 20 years. With deep expertise in disclosure and reporting, ESG, sustainability, and digital engagement, we reshape how organisations connect with customers, investors, employees, and the wider world. We are trusted partners to some of the most influential global organisations, sparking innovation and sustainable performance through our strategic insights, partnerships, and proprietary technologies. As founders of the Positive Change Group, we are on a mission to create a new kind of stakeholder relations partner. Our world-class specialists work closely with executive leadership teams to protect reputations, inspire trust, and promote responsible business practices - building resilience and long-term value in a rapidly changing world.The Positive Change Group was launched in 2023, leveraging three decades of expertise in stakeholder communications. With a clear vision to create a transformative platform, the Group aims to help businesses protect and enhance reputation, inspire trust, and promote sustainable practices through stronger stakeholder relationships. With headquarters in London and Singapore, we work closely with over 100 multinational businesses. The Group integrates the expertise of three industry-leading brands – Black Sun Global, People Made, and Stratton Craig – delivering a broad spectrum of stakeholder engagement services, including brand, culture, strategic communications, reporting, ESG advisory, and creative storytelling. As businesses increasingly recognise that long-term success depends on the support and advocacy of their stakeholders, the Positive Change Group is transforming the way companies engage with their customers, employees, investors, and communities worldwide. By leveraging innovative approaches and deep expertise, we are helping businesses build positive relationships and create sustainable value for the people who matter most.Come Join Us! Joining Black Sun and The Positive Change Group means becoming part of an inclusive, dynamic community where your talents are nurtured, and your career can thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working, and continuous professional development, you’ll not only grow but also have the opportunity to make a difference every day, shaping the future of communications – and having fun along the way.We pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best work and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.For more information, please visit:www.blacksun-global.comwww.positivechangegroup.comPlease view our privacy notices here :www.blacksun-global.com/site-services/privacy-noticewww.positivechangegroup.com/privacy-notice

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